Travelling by car is the most popular means of travel for most families. It is great traveling by car but once you step out of the car, the car assume a problematic huddle. Security and the cost of parking are the main things that sometimes diminish the glory of driving. The situation is more acute when you are flying and you want to leave your car behind.

A good airport parking facility should be convenient, no long queues and easily accessible.  Some airport parking sites are located just a few miles from the airport; this provides short, efficient transfers between the car park and the terminal. As the market becomes competitive, more and more sites are giving customers extra service as value for money. There is the issue of security, valeting and even reservation deals that normally would cost a lot of money. In the last few years we have seen car park operators working with local security agents to provide secured parking customers. 

Most secured car parks strive to get the highly regarded Gold Standard Secured classification. The Gold Standard Secured award means that you are parking in an area that has been accredited by the Association of Chief Police Officers to ensure the site has had measures put in place to create a safe environment. The last thing you want on your return from your holiday is a police report that your car is missing. It is always calming to know that your car is safe every time you leave it behind. 

High fencing, floodlighting, CCTV cameras protect secured car parks and regular patrols by security staff. Remember to ask parking staff about the safety and rules regarding items such as bikes, surfboards, canoes or other large objects, which do not fit onto luggage racks. It is important to note that mot car parks don’t not amended or refund parking charges paid if you decide to change your plan only few hours before your booked time. 

As a rule, compare the price of airport parking with the price of a hotel packaged with parking. At certain times of the year, especially August and September, parking packaged with a hotel can be much cheaper than parking on its own. If you have an early check-in, staying overnight before your flight or on your return is a good way of travelling. Compare the prices on the parking sites. Do a price comparison here Holiday Extras,you could save you a bundle. 

Have a safe journey. 

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